ANTIQUE FRENCH EARTHENWARE ORJOL CRUCHE

Antique French earthenware water pitcher, or cruche, in emerald green glaze. The water cruche/orjol had a specific design for each region of France. This form was only made in Languedoc. In this iconi

Earthenware pitcher or jug in unusual form, with a spout and three side handles but no top handle. Early 19th century. Cruche for olive oil. Made in Cliousclat, Drome. Dimensions: H 10" x Dia. 10" Con

19th century. Group of six charming glazed and formed fish pitchers. One having a crack at its foot otherwise slight crazing to several all in nice overall condition. Tallest: H11 1/8"

(lot of 5) French earthenware handled pitchers, late 19th/ early 20th c., of varied size and form, overall intact with some chips and loss commensurate with age, largest: approx 12.5"h, 8"diam; 15.5lb

Antique pottery terrine in deep green glaze with slip-trailed floral motifs. Turn-of-the-century. Used for foie gras. Dimensions: (With lid) H 6" x Dia. 8.5" Condition: Wear consistent with antique ag

Large Antique French Earthenware Oil Jug Pitcher. 13 inches H x 10 W.

Antique French earthenware mold in a heart shape, with floral slip-trailed decoration. Late 19th century. Used for making traditional heart-shaped cakes. Dimensions: H 3 " x L 9" x W 5.75" Condition:

Turn of the 20th Century half-glazed classic Provencal cruche for pouring water at the table. Dark green with large yellow flame. Stout center that narrows at the rim. Top handle in a tall oversized d

Solid mustard glaze, form of 19th century Burgundy; and 18th century jaspe glazed terrine of Annecy. Dimensions: (Mustard) H 3" x W 6.75" x D 5.75" Condition: Surface scratches, crazing, old chips.

Antique French Firenze Ceramic Earthenware Drip Glazed Jug / Gargoulette. With cloth handle. Measures 8 inches x 9 inches diameter.

Antique French Firenze Ceramic Earthenware Drip Glazed Jug / Gargoulette. Measures 13 inches x 8 inches diameter.

Antique French Firenze Ceramic Earthenware Drip Glazed Jug / Gargoulette. With cork closure. Measures 17 inches x 10 inches diameter.

Antique French Firenze Ceramic Earthenware Drip Glazed Jug / Gargoulette. With handle and spout. Measures 12 inches x 6.5 inches diameter.

Antique French Firenze Ceramic Earthenware Drip Glazed Jug / Gargoulette. With handle. Measures 7 inches x 6 inches diameter.

Style of Moustier Olery antique French plate. Glazed earthenware in orange and white with figural and botanical motif. Potters mark to underside, unknown. Measures approx. 9.75 inches diameter. Some s

The translation 'head cruche', refers to filling the vessel with water at the daily source, and carrying the poterie home by carrying it on the head as it was to heavy to carry. With its original lid.

With half-glazed mustard glaze. Early 19th century. Dimensions: H 14.5" x W 11.75" x D 9.5" Condition: Chips, glaze losses, crazing.

This rare jaspe terrine with handles was made for serving side dishes at special family occasions. Dimensions: H 7.25" x Dia. 8.75" Condition: Crazing, scattered chips and glaze losses. Wear consisten

Museum quality 17th century terracotta water orjol. Found during a dive in the port of Marseille. 17th c. form of Languedoc-Roussilon orjol. With some glaze remains. Dimensions: H 16.25" x W 13.5" x D

Made by Aeginta family. Vallauris. Dimensions: H 8.5" x W 7" x D 5" Condition: Crazing, chips, and glaze losses throughout.

These were given to children to save coins, this one in the form a bird is rare. Dimensions: H 3.5" x W 4" x D 2.75" Condition: Crazing, surface wear including a few nicks.

The religious group in the Monastery of saint Nicolas,  'monastère de saint nicolas', situated outside of Nyon, Haut-Provence, made a number of specific 'art pottery' pieces to bring in commerce fo

Val de Saone cruche with white barolet design. Created for pouring daily one in the kitchen. Bressane cruche with simple line frisee. Dimensions: H 9" x W 8.75" x D 7.5" Condition: Cracks, damages, an

Antique French Faience Yellow Glazed Pottery Pot Vessel Cruche.Measures 9.5 inches x 6.5 inches diameter.